Gynecomastia is a medical term that originates from the Greek words "women-like breasts." However this form is rarely talked about, but it's actually quite common. Gynecomastia affects approximately 40 to 60 percent of men. It usually affects both breasts but can affect only one breast. Different drugs and medical problems can cause the male breast overdevelopment, but there are no known main causes of the huge majority of cases.

Some men often feel self-conscious about their appearance. So the breast-reduction surgery can help them to get rid of such problems. The procedure includes the process of removing fat or glandular tissue from the breasts, or the last cases removing of excess skin. As a result a chest will become flatter, firmer, and better contoured.
  
If you're thinking about a gynecomastia you have to know basic information about the procedure: when it can help, how it's performed, and what results you can have. You can't have an answer to all of your questions at once, because many things depend on your individual health conditions. Don’t be afraid to ask your doctor everything that is interesting you if there is anything about the procedure you don't understand.

Procedure:	Reduce enlarged breast in men by using liposuction and/or moving off the excess glandular tissue. (Sometimes covered by medical insurance.)
Length:	1 hour or more.
Anesthesia:	General or local.
In/Outpatient:	Usually outpatient.
Side Effects:	Temporary livid spots, growing, insensibility, pain, burning feelings.
Risks:	Infection. Accumulation of liquid. Harm for the skin. Rippling of skin. Asymmetry. Changes of pigmentation. Thick, noticeable scars. Necessity of a second procedure to remove additional tissue.
Recovery:	Back to work: 3 to 7 days. More energetic activity: 2 to 3 weeks. Swelling and bruising: 3 to 6 months.
Duration of Results:	permanent